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King George VI, the father of the late Queen Elizabeth II, famously struggled with his speech due to, as some suggest, being forced to use his right hand despite being naturally left-handed. This story echoes with my own, highlighting the importance of embracing our natural tendencies. During a meal, my aunt, with good intentions, reached over to swap my spoon to my right hand and fork to my left, aligning with how she thought was proper for a right-handed world. In Asia, it’s common to use spoons more than forks, so this switch felt odd. Without fuss, I tried to ...

When I was young, we didn’t have much money for toys, but my mother, seeking to save our walls from my scribbles, bought me drawing materials. This simple act wasn’t just about keeping the house clean; it was the start of a lifelong passion for drawing that became much more than a hobby—it shaped my philosophy as a CEO. Drawing taught me the art of stoicism and the power of being fully present. When sketching from life, you learn to see the world in terms of shapes and spaces, not just objects and people. This shift in perspective trains you ...